I bet you think the only reason to brush your teeth is to keep those pearly whites clean and healthy. While that should be a good enough reason in itself, here is another: diabetes prevention! That’s right, keeping your mouth healthy can help you prevent and control diabetes.
As the fifth deadliest disease in the United States, diabetes is an obvious concern for many retirees. In fact, about 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 have diabetes. There are many ways to help control diabetes and even decrease your chances of developing this disease including exercising, eating healthy and not smoking. While we all battle with our lifestyle habits, brushing and flossing your teeth and seeing a dentist are easy ways you can help beat diabetes.
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